Yoga Psychology
Dive into the transformative study of the mind through the lens of the Raja Yoga Sutras of Patanjali in this further training for yoga teachers.
Discover how these ancient teachings reveal profound insights into mental well-being, emotional resilience, and the art of self-mastery. Through meditation practices, you’ll learn how to gain control over your thoughts, creating a pathway to lasting inner peace.
These techniques and insights go beyond the mat, providing a life guide that you can share with your students, helping them cultivate clarity, resilience, and purpose in their own lives.
In this yoga psychology certificate course for yoga teachers, you’ll explore foundational practices from the Raja Yoga Sutras of Patanjali that bring clarity and depth to both your practice and your teaching.
You’ll begin by learning techniques to calm the mind’s incessant thought waves, providing a foundation for inner peace and deeper meditation. Developing mindfulness through observing various thought patterns allows you to gain valuable insight into the mind’s natural fluctuations, preparing you for more focused meditation.
Concentration and meditation are approached as progressive steps toward self-realization, helping you cultivate sustained focus and a profound inner connection. Along the way, you’ll address common obstacles to spiritual growth, equipping yourself with effective methods to overcome these challenges.
These teachings offer practical ways to enrich your yoga classes. By guiding students in observing their thought patterns, you help them develop mindfulness on the mat that can extend into their daily lives.
Practices like concentration and meditation can be seamlessly woven into your sessions, supporting students in reaching a deeper state of focus and introspection.
By sharing Patanjali’s eightfold path, you offer a holistic roadmap that can guide students toward inner balance, self-awareness, and spiritual growth, transforming their yoga practice into a true life journey.
Completion of the Sivananda Yoga Teachers’ Training Course.
Graduates of other teacher trainings: please contact tyrol@sivananda.net (for courses in Austria) regarding eligibility.
The Raja Yoga Sutras by sage Patanjali are the central scripture of yoga, a psychological study, a practical guide and an authentic source of wisdom.The central topic is the exporation and control of one’s own thoughts.
The main practice consists in silent meditation, during which the physical and mental energies are gradually transformed into spiritual energy.
The countless insights from the sutras can add depth to your yoga classes and become a life guide for participants.
The training includes lectures with practical exercises:
The following certificate course is offered at the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House, Austria.
On completion of the training course, you will receive a certificate of participation.
This course is 4 days (3 nights) in duration.
A full day begins with the first meditation session at 6 am, and ends after the second meditation at 9:30 pm. See the daily schedule below for details.
| Location | Nights | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sivananda Yoga Retreat House, Tyrol, Austria | 3 | from €337 |
The course instructors are senior teachers of the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centres.
Swami Ramapriyananda is a student of Swami Vishnudevananda and director of the Sivananda Yoga Retreat House. She is a very experienced teacher who pays great attention to detail and conveys a natural spirituality.
| 6 am | Satsang (group meditation, kirtan and mantra chanting, short lecture) |
| 8 am | Asana and pranayama class |
| 10 am | Vegetarian brunch |
| 10:45 am | One-hour karma yoga (selfless service) |
| Between 12 pm and 3 pm | Lecture or workshop |
| 4 pm | Yoga class or workshop |
| 6 pm | Vegetarian dinner |
| 6:45 pm | One-hour karma yoga (if not done in the morning) |
| 8 pm | Satsang (group meditation, kirtan and mantra chanting, short lecture) |
This daily schedule is subject to change.
A meditation cushion for the morning and evening meditation sessions is recommended. A meditation shawl is also advantageous.
To practice the yoga poses you will need a non-slip yoga mat or wool mat. You will need a blanket to cover yourself at the end of the yoga class during the so-called final relaxation.
Pillows, shawls, blankets, mats and much more can be purchased in our online shop or in our boutique after arrival.
For your stay you should bring comfortable clothing, slippers, walking shoes, rain gear, torch (flashlight), bathing suit and towels. Eyeglass wearers should bring a hard case for safe storage during the yoga classes.
Sivananda Yoga Retreat House, Tyrol, Austria
Accommodation and meals are in the non-smoking eco-hotel Hotel Pointner serving wholefood organic vegetarian cuisine.
All guest rooms have wooden floors and furniture, health mattresses, shower, toilet, hairdryer, telephone and radio. Most rooms have a balcony.
